HUNDREDS OF FARMERS PROTEST IN LOUGHREA OVER INCOME LOSSES

Date Published: 12-Oct-2009

Over 200 farmers drove their John Deeres,Masey Fergusons and Valmet tractors around Loughrea town centre this lunchtime, to highlight collapsing farm incomes. Farmers assembled at the Loughrea Mart yard from 10am, and many taped huge banners on their tractors to re-inforce their message.The drive got underway just after 12 and took over an hour to travel from the Mart up Main street to Athenry road roundabout and over to the Cathedral.